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But I think I\u2019m better at English than him now \u2013 don\u2019t tell him, though!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>English proficiency for a brighter future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her father saw the opportunities that can come from learning English during his travels overseas, and now Valeria has seen them firsthand too. \u201cI have better job opportunities, and I get paid more because I can prove I have a great level of English.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This became clearer when she landed her dream job \u2014 working for a company whose headquarters are based in Atlanta, making English language skills a must for any member of staff. \u201cMost of our clients and vendors are in Atlanta, so we have to use English every day.\u201d Luckily, she was able to get her B2 certificate while at university. 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